Tag: poker
The Story of the 1977 WSOP Main Event In 1976, Doyle Brunson won his first WSOP Main Event title. Just 12 months later, he would enter the lexicon of American heroes after bagging back-to-back triumphs. With more preliminary events than ever before, a young challenger, and an incredible final hand, the 1977 World Series of […]
Embarking on the story of Liv Boeree feels like navigating through a vivid tapestry woven with threads of astrophysics, the adrenaline of high-stakes poker, the harmonic chords of heavy metal, and the altruistic pursuit of philanthropy. Her life, as if scripted for the silver screen, embodies the essence of a Renaissance woman, making her one […]
John Hennigan’s journey from the pool halls to the high-stakes poker tables is a testament to the strategic overlap between the two games. In the world of pool, Hennigan was celebrated for his extraordinary strategic foresight, an ability to plan several moves ahead and anticipate his opponent’s strategy. This skill set proved invaluable when he […]
Alex Botez Issues A $50,000 Spin & Gold ELO Challenge To Fellow Chess Content Creators Participants swap chessboards for poker tables during month-long competition Alex Botez, celebrated chess player and GGPoker’s newest brand ambassador, today announced a Spin & Gold ELO Challenge, which will see some of the most engaging chess content creators from across […]
WSOP International Circuit Arrives in Toronto, Canada The evolution of poker in Toronto, culminating in the introduction of the first World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit event, represents a significant chapter in the city’s journey within the global poker community. From its nascent days in underground clubs to hosting an event of international repute, Toronto’s […]
The Story of the 1976 WSOP Main Event The 1976 World Series of Poker was a landmark poker tournament in so many ways. The crowning of a new champion put a legendary poker character into a spotlight that would shine on him for half a century. In the previous year, there were a total of […]
In the high-stakes world of poker, few names resonate with the blend of respect, intrigue, and a touch of mystery quite like Richard Yong. Known for his sharp business acumen, magnetic presence at the poker table, and pivotal role in shaping the landscape of high roller tournaments, Yong’s journey from a businessman in Malaysia to […]
Alexandra Botez Unveiled As GGPoker’s Newest Brand Ambassador Celebrated chess player and content creator turns her talents to the world’s favorite card game GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, proudly announces the addition of Alexandra Botez to its prestigious GGTeam. Known globally as a top-tier chess player and revered streaming personality, Botez brings her exceptional […]
The Story of the 1975 WSOP Main Event In 1975, every single World Series of Poker event was a bracelet event. After the winner of the Main Event in 1974, Johnny Moss, was awarded the very first WSOP gold bracelet for the win along with the top prize of $160,000. This trend was adopted for […]
In the intricate dance of strategy and skill, few arenas offer as fascinating a playground as the felt-covered tables of poker and the high-stakes boardrooms of the business world. But what if I told you that these seemingly disparate worlds share more in common than meets the eye? Yes, you heard that right. The strategic […]
The Story of the 1974 WSOP Main Event In 1974, the stakes were higher than ever before in the World Series of Poker. Across one week in early May, dreams were made and shattered as Johnny Moss, The Grand Old Man of Poker won his third world championship in the first five years of Benny […]
A Seat At Poker’s Biggest Table Beckons For Players Taking GGPoker’s Road To Vegas Hundreds of World Series of Poker® Main Event tickets to be won at GGPoker GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, today launches the Road to Vegas series of online poker tournaments, offering hundreds of ticket packages to this summer’s WSOP $10,000 […]
